Integration gains noted in southern schools this fall
An Associated Press survey shows slow but notable progress toward desegregation across the South as classes open. Kentucky Tennessee Texas Virginia lead with widespread integration. Alabama Mississippi and South Carolina report no fully integrated systems this fall while Alabama faces school closure threats from George Wallace and pending suits in Birmingham.
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Dredge Boss Coleman Fights Reds in Vietnam
Otto B. Coleman, 48, a Portland, Oregon dredge supervisor, spent nearly four years in Vietnam earning a Meritorious Service Award after helping to clear canals. He worked with Vietnamese crews on eight dredges that processed 20 million cubic meters while fending off three Communist attacks. Coleman praises the Vietnamese workers, notes the crew’s English, and preserves AID emblem pride.
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Baytown seeks bids for concrete curb and gutter project
City of Baytown Engineering Department announces duplicate bids due by 5 00 P M September 13 1962 for construction of concrete curb and gutter on South Fourth Street from East Texas Avenue to Allen Addition. Plans from City Engineer. Bid bond 5 percent required. City reserves right to reject any bid. Notice dated August 30 1962 and published August 20 September 4 6 1962.
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Roy Travis Wilson seeks beer and wine permit in 14 South Aspresle
Notice lists applicant Roy Travis Wilson filing for a Beer and Wine Retailer's Permit at 14 South Aspresle with no tell lounge as the business type. Action date September 4 1962. Public notice cites a state filing and locality for the permit application.
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Missouri Pacific Notice of Sale in Baytown Texas
Public auction of damaged shipment items in Baytown Harris County Texas by Missouri Pacific Railroad Company. Items include roofing cement and paint totaling 18 cases and 964 pounds, moved via St. Louis to Baytown under bills dated 1961 to 1967. Unpaid transport and storage charges trigger sale to highest cash bidder.
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Volcano Rumors Prompt Mexican Study Near Nayarit
Reports from Tepic indicate a new volcanic plume may be forming as University of Mexico scientists investigate a second smoke event this year near San Tiago Ixcuitla Nayarit. Villagers describe scorched earth and destroyed plant life while the mayor orders rock samples sent to Mexico City for analysis.
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Boston Schools Told To Keep Bible Readings
Boston reports that Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Dr. Owen B Kiernan advised local school authorities to continue Bible readings in public schools. He said the department believes the Supreme Court decision concerns only voluntary recitation of prayers composed by public authorities.
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113 Oil and 32 Gas Wells Drilled Last Week
AUSTIN AP The Railroad Commission reported 113 new oil and 32 gas wells drilled in the past week. Year to date totals show 6,995 oil and 2,284 gas wells drilled, with Wildcatters bringing in 4 oil and 19 gas wells. A total of 204 wells were plugged, including 129 dry holes, and the average daily production rose by 36,916 barrels to 2,761,046.
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Cuoa Adds Flowers To Price-Controlled Items
Key West report notes the Cuban Ministry of Interior Commerce ordered addition of flowers to price controlled goods. Havana radio cited the ministry stating too much speculation in gladiolas dahlias roses and gardenias prompted the change.
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